This is an excellent, delightful book on bed hangings of 1650-1850. While all the photos (except that on the book cover) are black and white, they are clear and well focused, and the colours of the various hangings -- valences (upper and lower), counterpaines, curtai
- Title : Bed Hangings: A Treatise on Fabrics and Styles in the Curtaining of Beds, 1650-1850
- Author : Brand: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities
- Rating : 4.72 (986 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-6-4
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 60 Pages
- Asin : 0874519721
- Language : English
This is an excellent, delightful book on bed hangings of 1650-1850. While all the photos (except that on the book cover) are black and white, they are clear and well focused, and the colours of the various hangings -- valences (upper and lower), counterpaines, curtains, etc., are well described, and the dates of each element of bed dressing are clearly indicated. This is a really nice book on local Indian art, with a combination of good, hard information and some good illustrations.. This is the best book I have ever seen on explaining the nature and background of the masks made by the NW coasts First Nations people.. While groundbreaking at its time, this printed compilation of conference lectures has become a bit dusty due to the advance of studies in the genre since its initial publication. If a Historic Interiors Specialist or House Museum Professional the information could prove of some use. I, for one, would find it easy to decorate a bed from the instructions in this book! An invaluable guide for anyone interested in period decorating!. Was a gift liked very much. Too often the text refers to items visible to confereTable. 65 illus. From the Publisher 6 x 9 trim. End-papers. LC 94-28239A classic work on early American examples of this domestic art is once again available with a new introduction and updated bibliography.
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